FIFA President Gianni Infantino's proposal to bring private equity investment into the World Cup generated widespread internal opposition between July 30 and August 2, 2026. Senior FIFA executive Kevin Lamour publicly stated that staff were 'deceived' over the plan's development, while Asian and European stakeholders raised concerns about risks.
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